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title: "FSA648 - Commercial Capability Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-291068e6-0925-47d8-9070-cfc32eef679b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY"
published: "2019-03-28"
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# FSA648 - Commercial Capability Assessment

Buyer: THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-291068e6-0925-47d8-9070-cfc32eef679b

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## Summary

The Food Standards Agency has completed a tender process titled "FSA648 - Commercial Capability Assessment," focused on research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement method utilised was a single tender action, classified as below threshold, with the contract period running from 25th February 2019 to 31st March 2019. The tender period closed on 18th February 2019, and the contract was awarded to PA Consultancy Services Ltd for a total amount of £48,900. This procurement process primarily caters to businesses situated in the United Kingdom and other regions such as British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This opportunity allows businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in critical consultancy services that could enhance their visibility and experience in the public sector. Firms with expertise in commercial capability assessments and consultancy services will find this tender particularly relevant, positioning them to leverage their skills to support governmental initiatives and foster business growth through enhanced collaboration with the Food Standards Agency.

## Notice

Commercial Capability Assessment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e599c5-0e43-4e12-ab61-0147d1267e4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO1 7PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Guildhall |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTANCY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2019 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e599c5-0e43-4e12-ab61-0147d1267e4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e599c5-0e43-4e12-ab61-0147d1267e4e
  28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28c1db14-7e4d-435c-95d0-b612846a4862
  n/a

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